nah I currently dont have money to waste at the moment since I lost my job. but since my last laptop cost around £700-800 when i bought it from H.K a 2-3years ago, Im probably looking to spend the same amount.

I know there are some good deals out there. a few HP laptops caught my eye, John Lewis was offering £100 cashback on a few £700-800 laptops. I dont want to get anything from Dell. Im probably gonna get 1 of the lower grade Novatech laptops. they always get great reviews.

lol i guess everyone loves HP laptops even i am loving mine i haven't even got it yet but i'm excited even though my comp kills it but its a laptop its got the looks and its portable hehe.
this one not that bad:http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/HP_Pavilion_DV7-2120sa_652799.html
but i think you should try customising them on the site

Even if you are a non-gamer, it is sometimes worth it to get a dedicated video card. A dedicated video card can handle high-definition video decoding, significantly reducing the processor's workload. In addition, it is better to have a dedicated GPU for driving external displays and HDTVs since they will have better performance.

Low-end video cards can be found in notebooks of all sizes. If you are looking for an ultraportable (12” and less), then you probably won't get a dedicated card and don't want one anyway since small notebooks with dedicated video cards can get quite warm, and they drain power.

your X1600 beats it dude,you should stick with your current laptop its in the "performance chart" which is better than the mid-range zone.
C. Performance Video Cards

Now we're talking. Hardcore gamers and those looking for the best visual experience in a 15.4” or smaller notebook should target these cards. They can be found in anything from a 14” to a 17” notebook, and have ample power to play the latest games at the highest settings or close to it. Power consumption is higher than that of the mid-range cards, but still balanced. It is not hard to find a notebook with one of these cards that still has good (2.5+ hours) battery life.

I wouldn't be up for getting a new screen, i was hoping your problem would of been something like a dark patch on the screen.

It would make more sense to buy new rather than repair that one.

Shame

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there is a cheaper option. - Look on sites like gumtree.com & Craiglist for old or broken laptops with the same screen size. I did that for a bit when I was still deciding if I should replace the screen but I was bombarded by Idiots who were charging me upto £100 for a broken laptop. which was a bit of a joke for something that doesnt work.

Id suggest giving it a go. & that way you can haggle too. if £60 for a broken old laptop is too much. offer them £20, your not exactly a novice when it comes to technology too so you could say everything just old as dust & try n get them to sell it at an even lower price.